Ili is a paradise for photographic tourism, with different beautiful scenery to capture throughout the four seasons, especially the apricot blossom scenery in spring.?
In Ili, photography enthusiasts can capture the magnificent apricot blossom sea blooming wantonly at the foot of Mount Tianshan. From late March to mid-April each year, when the flowers in regions south of the Yangtze River are coming to an end, the apricot blossoms in Xinjiang are just beginning to bloom. Among them, the Turpan Basin flowers the earliest to welcome spring, known as the ‘First Spring of Xinjiang’, together with the apricot blossoms in the Ili Valley and Pamir Plateau, creating the most ‘happy’ spring scenery in the country.?
. The apricot blossoms here, together with snow-capped mountains, meadows, and cowboys, create the wildest spring scenery in China, a visual feast that photographers have waited for 365 days.?
Besides the apricot blossoms in spring, Ili has other scenic spots worth capturing. For example, Sayram Lake, with its azure waters and breathtaking sunrises and sunsets, makes people reluctant to leave.?
; The Guozigou Bridge, with its magnificent view spanning the mountains, greatly enhances the beauty of photos.?
; Not to mention the Nalati Grassland, certified by Chinese National Geography as the ceiling of three-dimensional grasslands. Wildflowers sway at the foot of the snow-capped mountains, streams tinkle through the spruce forests, and Kazak herdsmen’s yurts dot the meadows like stars, creating healing scenes with every snap.?
In addition, Ili boasts numerous photographic holy sites such as lavender fields, Karajun Grassland, Qiongkushitai Village, and Tekes Eight Trigrams City. Whether it’s the purple sea of flowers, the vast grasslands, traditional wooden houses, or the unique eight-trigram layout, they all add infinite charm to the photographer’s lens.?
For photography enthusiasts, Ili is not only a great tourist destination but also a photographic paradise where one can capture the endless beauty of nature. Whether it’s the apricot blossoms in spring, the grassland scenery in summer, or the unique landscapes of other seasons, one can find satisfactory subjects to shoot here.?